Make sure you, your family, and your neighbors are aware of your rights in the event of an encounter with an ICE agent or another immigration enforcement agency.

This week, @RepEscobar and I led 45 of our colleagues in calling for ICE to rescind its cruel policy that makes it harder for detainees to be reached by their families or legal counsel. The Trump Administration must be held accountable for the trauma it continues to inflict on immigrant communities. This week's #RivasRewind ⏪

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. 💜   1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men in the United States experience domestic violence in their lifetime. Domestic violence can happen to anyone and is never the victim or survivor’s fault.   If you or someone you know is struggling or needs help, call or text the Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233 for free and confidential support. Help is available.

Every eligible voter should be able to vote – and the outcome of elections should reflect the will of the people. See below for information on what to expect when you cast your ballot, or visit my website: rivas.house.gov/voting-and-e… I will continue working with my colleagues to make sure our elections – and your vote – are protected.

Are you interested in attending a U.S. Service Academy? 🇺🇸 You have 32 DAYS to apply for a service academy nomination from my office! For more information, visit the link in my bio.

Happy 136th birthday, Yosemite! Yosemite National Park is one of the most iconic landmarks, showcasing the incredible natural beauty we have right here in California.   My colleagues and I are urging the Trump Administration to STOP the transfer of public land in Yosemite National Park for private access and development. Our national parks are public for all of us to enjoy and appreciate, not up for sale to the highest bidder.

To continue my celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, I visited Best Frame, a Latino-owned framing business in North Hollywood. I learned from Mirta and Julio Cruz, the owners, about the frame making process they have been using for nearly 30 years. Thank you for inviting me and thank you for your important contribution to our community.   Make sure you are following me on social media and are subscribed to my newsletter to see how I am celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month across the San Fernando Valley!   And if you are a small business owner, call my office at (818) 253-3535 to get connected to federal resources!

🚨BREAKING🚨 @RepEscobar and I are leading 45 of our @HouseDemocrats colleagues in demanding ICE restore transparency in its detainee locator system. @AP's report on ICE removing detainees from their online detainee locator system is angering for so many. The Trump Administration must be held accountable for denying access to legal counsel and shielding detainees' whereabouts from loved ones.

🚨Attention future STEM leaders across CA-29🚨 You have 26 DAYS to submit an application for the Congressional App Challenge! This is a great opportunity for middle and high school students interested in STEM to flex their skills. Click the link in my bio to learn more!

Grocery stores like Superior Grocers in Pacoima are a vital part of our community.   I spoke with the workers, many of whom have been working at Superior for decades.   In Congress, I will continue working with my colleagues to lower the cost of groceries, while supporting the local grocers that serve our communities.

I secured $250,000 in federal funding for the City of Los Angeles Department of Public Works’ Shaded School Routes Project to improve pedestrian safety and accessibility in Reseda.   This federal funding will go towards planting trees, improving landscaping, building accessible street crossings, and strengthening pedestrian and public transit infrastructure.   These improvements will make Reseda safer, greener, and easier to get around. I look forward to continuing my work in Congress to bring even more funding to the San Fernando Valley.

I visited the Whiteman Airport Air Traffic Control Tower in Pacoima to meet with officials to discuss air traffic control operations taking place in the San Fernando Valley. I will continue working with the FAA and local leaders to make sure safety remains a top priority, that concerns from our community are heard, and that all necessary protocols are taken to ensure air safety across the region.

Utility Refrigerator in North Hollywood has been family-owned and operated for nearly 100 years!   I met with the owners where I learned about the jobs and internships they provide to San Fernando Valley residents. They also showed me how they create made-to-order pieces in their warehouse before they get shipped across the country.   If you are a small business owner and need assistance with a federal agency, call my office at (818) 253-3535.

My @NRDems colleagues and I are demanding answers from @Interior @SecretaryBurgum about the Administration's plans to use our public lands for massive data center projects. The Trump Administration has made no effort to give the public a say in these plans – only industry executives. Public lands belong to all Americans, and all Americans deserve to be heard in how our public lands, waters, and resources are developed.

Today is National Public Lands Day! 🌲   California has some of the best public lands in the world – and they are NOT for sale. Public lands foster healthy ecosystems, protect important cultural sites, and promote recreation and tourism for all to enjoy.   I am working with @NRDems to protect our public lands and environmental justice communities from Trump's and Republicans' polluter-first agenda.

California and much of the country is bracing for a Super El Niño that could have devastating consequences if we are not prepared. Trump and DOGE made deep cuts to NOAA and the National Weather Service that will severely hinder how Americans prepare for the upcoming storms. I joined @RepGabeAmo and 40 of my @HouseDemocrats colleagues in making sure NOAA is prepared to help Americans stay safe during the Super El Niño. This week's #RivasRewind ⏪

As part of my ongoing celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, I visited Lila y Marina a quinceañera dress shop in San Fernando to see all the beautiful dresses on display. Quinceañeras are a rite of passage for many young women in Latino culture and are a celebration of family and community.   Thank you to Lila y Marina for being an important part of so many special days in our community!   Be sure you are following me on social media and are subscribed to my newsletter to see how I am celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month across the San Fernando Valley!   And if you are a small business owner, call my office at (818) 253-3535 to get connected with federal resources!

I was filling up gas today in Valley Village and saw that it cost $6.54 per gallon. That is outrageous. Under the Trump Administration, the cost of gas has gone up to an average of $6.28 per gallon in Los Angeles County. CA-29 residents have spent $135 million on gas since Trump’s war in Iran started. @HouseDemocrats and I will work to end Trump’s war in Iran and lower the cost of gas for working families.

We need to advance and prioritize solutions that help students and their families recover from the traumatizing impacts of ICE raids. I introduced the HEART Act to provide mental health services to communities, like mine, who have been forced to bear the burden of ICE's actions. Families have been torn apart, innocent people have been murdered, and people are scarred. The HEART Act will help families heal and communities recover from ICE's cruelty long after ICE is gone.

I secured $660,000 in federal funding to help Metro improve infrastructure for bus stops in the San Fernando Valley and protect bus riders from the hot sun.   Each day, thousands of residents use Metro to travel across the Valley to go to school, commute to work, and run errands. The funding I secured for these improvements will make waiting for a Metro bus safer.   I will continue working in Congress to secure federal funds to strengthen public transportation infrastructure and connect working families to more opportunities.

Thank you to Latino Leaders Magazine for naming me as one of the 101 most influential Latinos of 2026!   I am honored to be the first Latina to represent CA-29 in Congress, where I am working to deliver federal funds to the San Fernando Valley, protect environmental justice communities, rein in ICE, and strengthen STEM education opportunities.